OSHA Inspection: DOWNEY METAL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

Hazardous substances 24602590E200

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: Exit doors must be unlocked.   a) Fabrication Shop/Break area: The employer failed to ensure that the exit door leading to the outside of the production area was not locked to allow employees to rapidly exit the facility. The interior latch of the door was engaged restricting and/or impeding employees escape from the area in the event of a fire, explosion or other emergencies.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

Hazardous substances 004024602590

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): Visible gages or audible alarms or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained:     a) Spray Paint Room: The employer failed to ensure that an air velocity meter, audible alarm or other means were available to warn personnel when there was a decrease in air velocity in the the spray booths. Employees were exposed to the hazards of a fire and/or explosion while utilizing acetone, toluene and other highly flammable materials while spray painting fabricated metal components used in the manufacture of architectural products.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

Hazardous substances 004024602590

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:   a) Spray Paint Room: The employer failed to ensure that an automatic sprinkler system was maintained in the interior of the spray paint booths. Employees were exposed to the hazards of a fire and/or explosion while utilizing acetone, xylene, toluene and other highly flammable materials to spray painting fabricated metal components used in the manufacture of architectural structures.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

Hazardous substances E200

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29 CFR 1910.107(l)(1): Electrical equipment and other sources of ignition did not conform to the requirements of paragraphs (c)(1)(i)-(iv), (8) and (9)(i) of this section and subpart S of this part:   Spray Coating Area: The employer failed to ensure that approved electrical equipment was utilized in the powder coating area. Employees were exposed to the hazards of a fire and/or explosion while utilizing powder coating materials such as, but not limited to, Powdura Epoxy Coating, Zinc rich primer (EAS6-C0025) while spray coating fabricated metal components used in the manufacture of architectural products. A sample collected on May 01, 2013 was determined to be a CLASS II combustible dust.     a) A 20 gallon 6.5 HP Ridgid vacuum utilized in cleaning the spray coating area was not explosion proof.   b) Florescent lights and Atlas metal halide 400 watt mogul base light bulbs used to supply lighting in the spray coating area were not explosion proof.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(l)(2)(ii): Powder coating was released to the outside atmosphere.   a) Spray Coating Booths: The employer failed to ensure that powder coating materials were not allowed to be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. No dust collection system, cyclone or other type of receptacle was maintained to capture fugitive combustible dust. Employees were exposed to the hazards of a fire and/or explosion while utilizing powder coating materials such as, but not limited to, Powdura Epoxy Coating, Zinc rich primer (EAS6-C0025) while spray coating fabricated metal components used in the manufacture of architectural products. A sample collected on May 01, 2013 was determined to be a CLASS II combustible dust.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:   a) Production Area: The employer failed to evaluate the workplace and determine if permit required confined spaces were present. Employees were exposed to oxygen deficient atmospheres, inhalation hazards and other hazards while performing entry into ovens and other spaces to performed assigned duties involving the production of architectural components.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    a) Wash Line: The employer failed to ensure that an eyewash and shower facility was available for employees that utilized and handled injurious materials such as, but not limited to, Houghto Clean 8140 and Houghto Prep ZP-3 containing inorganic fluoride and phosphoric acid. Employees were exposed while performing operator assigned duties involving the cleaning of fabricated metal components.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

Hazardous substances 004024602590E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Spray Painting Room: The employer failed to ensure that fire extinguisher training was provided for employees required to utilized fire control devices. Employees were exposed to the hazards of a fire while utilizing materials such as, but not limited to, acetone, xylene, toluene, Powdura Epoxy Coating, Zinc rich primer (EAS6-C0025) for spray painting and coating of fabricated metal components used in the manufacture of architectural products. A sample collected on May 01, 2013 was determined to be a CLASS II combustible dust.

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

Hazardous substances 2085246025909685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) At Downey Metal Products: The employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, combustible dust, toluene, acetone, xylene, zirconium phosphate, phosphoric acid and other hazardous materials while performing assigned duties involving the manufacture of fabricated architectural components.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2085246025909685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) At Downey Metal Products: The employer failed to provide training on hazard communication for employees exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, combustible dust, toluene, acetone, xylene, zirconium phosphate, phosphoric acid and other hazardous materials while performing assigned duties involving the manufacture of fabricated architectural components.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2085246025909685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   a) Spray Painting and Powder Coating Room: The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, toluene, acetone, xylene, zirconium phosphate, phosphoric acid and other hazardous materials while performing assigned duties involving the manufacture of fabricated architectural components. Employees were required to utilize a 3M one half mask respirator (6200).        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2085246025909685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provided effective training to employees who are required to use respirators:   a) At Downey Metal Products: The employer failed to provide training and information on respiratory protection for employees exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, toluene, acetone, xylene, zirconium phosphate, phosphoric acid and other hazardous materials while performing assigned duties involving the manufacture of fabricated architectural components. Employees were required to utilize a 3M one half mask respirator (6200).        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2085246025909685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:   a) At Downey Metal Products: The employer failed to ensure that medical evaluations were provided for users of a 3M one half mask respirator (6200). Employees were exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, toluene, acetone, xylene, zirconium phosphate, phosphoric acid and other hazardous materials while performing assigned duties involving maintenance, spray painting operations and other duties for the manufacture of architectural components.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2085246025909685

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph:    a) At Downey Metal Products: The employer failed to provide annual fit test for users of a 3M one half mask respirator (6200). Employees were exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, toluene, acetone, xylene, zirconium phosphate, phosphoric acid and other hazardous materials while performing assigned duties involving maintenance, spray painting operations and other duties for the manufacture of architectural components.          ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED